QLS Proctor – Legal news and views for Queensland lawyers

News

Lawyers must ‘double down on trust’ as AI reshapes practice, says Victor Dominello

The keynote speaker at this year's QLS Symposium says the potential to transform legal work was undeniable.

3 March 2026

Justice Debra Mullins flags AI and self-represented litigants challenges at QLS President’s Dinner

News

New QLS President Peter Jolly advocates for higher Legal Aid remuneration

Career Moves

Pippa Colman Family Law expands into North Queensland with Townsville office

Profession Moves

Gold Coast firm marks 75th anniversary with rebranding

Collas Moro Ross Barron is celebrating 75 years in the profession with a rebrand.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

Barrister’s sexual harassment of junior solicitor found to be unsatisfactory conduct

Missing Wills

Missing Wills – March 2026

Notifications of missing wills for March 2026 are now available.

Perspectives

Interpreter discusses realities of court translations on The Callover

Brisbane-based court interpreter and forensic translator Carl Gene Fordham talks about the realities of interpreting in legal settings.

Suburban Cowboy

New Origin eligibility law not helpful

Some laws are very important though, far more important than chickens, light bulbs, tax or environmental protection laws. I speak, of course, of State of Origin eligibility rules.

Start free, stay compliant

The clock is ticking on Tranche 2 compliance, but there's good news.

Case notes

AA v Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

The High Court has reshaped institutional liability by confirming that organisations caring for children and other vulnerable individuals owe a non-delegable duty that can render them strictly liable for intentional criminal acts committed by their delegates, regardless of the systems or safeguards they had in place.

Early career lawyers

Calling the next gen of regional and rural lawyers – we want to hear from you

We are looking for early career lawyers who are community‑minded, committed and out there doing work that matters.

Wellbeing

Why consistency beats intensity – habit stacking for busy lawyers

Wellbeing Working Group member Amy Soong looks at habit stacking and how small, consistent habits can help busy lawyers improve wellbeing.

Career Moves

Mullins appoints Yvonne O’Byrne and Are Watne to expand senior leadership

Mullins Lawyers has bolstered its senior leadership team with two significant appointments, naming Yvonne O’Byrne as Partner and installing Are Watne as head of its banking and finance practice.